For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meanings given herein. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future, words used in the singular number include the plural number, and words used in the plural number include the singular number. The word “shall” is always mandatory and not merely directory.
COMMERCIAL HANDBILL.
Any printed or written matter, any sample or device, dodger, circular, leaflet, pamphlet, paper, booklet or any other printed or otherwise reproduced original or copies of any matter of literature:
(1) Which advertises for sale any merchandise, product, commodity or thing;
(2) Which directs attention to any business or mercantile or commercial establishment, or other activity, for the purpose of either directly or indirectly promoting the interest thereof by sales; or
(3) Which directs attention to or advertises any meeting, theatrical performance, exhibition or event of any kind, for which an admission fee is charged for the purpose of private gain or profit.
GARBAGE.
Putrescible animal, fish, fowl, fruit or vegetable waste resulting from handling, preparation, cooking, consumption and storage of food.
LITTER.
Includes garbage, refuse and rubbish, as defined herein, and all other waste matter which, if thrown or deposited as herein prohibited, tends to depreciate property values or may create a nuisance or a danger to public health, safety and welfare.
NONCOMMERCIAL HANDBILL.
Printed or written matter, any sample or device, dodger, circular, leaflet, pamphlet, newspaper, magazine, paper, booklet or any other printed or otherwise reproduced original or copies of any matter of literature not included in the aforesaid definition of “commercial handbill”.
PARK.
A park, playground, playfield, recreation center or any other public property in the city devoted to active or passive recreation.
PRIVATE PROPERTY.
All property not included in the definition of “public property” below, including, but not limited to, vacant land or any land, building or other structures designed or used for residential, commercial, business, industrial, institutional or religious purposes, together with any yard, grounds, walk, driveway, fence, porch, steps, vestibule, mailbox and other structure appurtenant thereto.
PUBLIC PROPERTY.
All property owned, operated or controlled by any governmental agency, including, but not limited to, streets, sidewalks, tree lawns, parks, playgrounds, parking lots, schools, libraries, post offices, municipal transit facilities and all other public lands and buildings.
REFUSE.
All putrescible and nonputrescible waste, including garbage, rubbish, ashes, street cleanings, dead animals, abandoned automobiles, market and industrial waste, trash, junk or similar substance or material.
RUBBISH.
Nonputrescible solid waste consisting of both combustible and noncombustible waste, such as paper, wrappings, dirt, cigarettes, cardboard, tin cans, yard clippings, leaves, wood, glass, bedding, crockery and similar materials.
VEHICLE.
Every device in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway.
(Ord. 6010, passed 7-29-1969)